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Plaisance Family History

Plaisance Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Plaisance a place in Gers Aveyron and Vienne. In the US this surname is found predominantly in LA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plaisance family from?

You can see how Plaisance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaisance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plaisance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Plaisance families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Plaisance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plaisance families in 1891.
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What did your Plaisance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plaisance. 32% of Plaisance men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Plaisance women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plaisance were Salesman and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Fisherman
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Plaisance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaisance census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 458 immigration records available for the last name Plaisance. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Plaisance. For the veterans among your Plaisance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaisance lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Plaisance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plaisance in 1945 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaisance ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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